Pleasant Camp
Facility · Alaska ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Skagway Alaska Native Village Statistical Area (E1)
- 747 ft
- Elevation
Located at mile 10.7 (17.3 km) and just after a relatively large elevation gain, Pleasant Camp is a "pleasant" spot to spend some time. As the least-used campground on the Chilkoot, it offers hikers a tranquil evening. However, it makes a long day-hike to the Chilkoot Pass/international border and back. As of 2026, crossing the border into Canada is prohibited. To stay at any campground on the trail, you must purchase a permit via Recreation.gov and attend an orientation at the Trail Center in Skagway.
Getting there
Pleasant Camp directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/klgo/planyourvisit/pleasant-camp.htm.
59.63852, -135.29371 · 59°38'18.7"N 135°17'37.3"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 4.5 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 4.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Pleasant Camp
- Can you reserve a site at Pleasant Camp?
- No. Pleasant Camp is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Pleasant Camp
- Laughton Glacier Cabin 9.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Denver Caboose Cabin 9.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Tours 12.5 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Chilkoot Trail Camping Permits 12.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sheep Camp 1.7 mi · Facility
- Canyon City 2.4 mi · Facility
- Finnegan's Point 4.6 mi · Facility
- Dyea Campground 9.3 mi · Campground
- The Chilkoot Trail Center 12.7 mi · Facility
- Administrative Office 12.8 mi · Visitor Center
- Visitor Center Museum 12.8 mi · Visitor Center
- Klondike Gold Rush Visitor Center 12.8 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (907) 983-9200
- Email klgo_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
- Book nps.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-17.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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